This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the little bird stitch.

Skill: Easy
Cast On: Multiples of 14 + 8

TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS STITCH:
Knit – k
Purl – p
Slip Stitch – sl
Cable 3 Right – c3r
Cable 3 Left – c3l

Pattern Instructions:

Row 1 (RS): Knit
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: K10, *sl 2 purlwise, k12; rep from* to last 12 sts, sl 2 purlwise, k10.
Row 4: P10, *sl 2 purlwise, p12; rep from* to last 12 sts, sl 2 purlwise, p10.
Row 5: K8, *c3r, c3l, k8; rep from* to end
Row 6: Purl
Row 7: Knit
Row 8: Purl
Row 9: K3, *sl 2, k12; rep from* to last 5 sts, sl 2, k3.
Row 10: P3, *sl 2, p12; rep from* to last 5 sts, sl 2, p3.
Row 11: K1, * c3r, c3l, k8; rep from * to last 7 sts, c3r, c3l, k1.
Row 12: Purl

Repeat these rows 1 – 12 until you have reached your desired length.

Example of the Little Bird Stitch Right Side (click for larger)

Example of the Little Bird Stitch Wrong Side (click for larger)